Details for: CL0000242

Cell ID: CL0000242

Cell Name: Merkel cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select Context Threshold
0.6100
14.4865
10.8750
-1.3971
(Cell Significance Index is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers.)

Description: A modified epidermal cell located in the stratum basale. They are found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute. Merkel cells are closely associated with an expanded terminal bulb of an afferent myelinated nerve fiber.

Synonyms: Merkel's cell